When young adults have lived independently, they are accustomed to making their own schedules and sleeping, eating, studying and socializing according to their own rhythm.… Read More »Parenting Adult Children is Complicated
FREE WEBINAR with Seth Perler and Dr. Sharon Saline May 6, 2020 8 pm EST Burned out on COVID-19?! We get it. Who would’ve thought… Read More »Stressed Out and Overwhelmed: Managing Family Life During the COVID Crisis
Do you notice that your son or daughter is feeling more frustrated, down and hopeless as the shelter-in-place directive and online schooling continues? I’m hearing… Read More »Feeling shut down? How to help your family cope with numbness and isolation during COVID
Q: What is situational anxiety? A: Situational anxiety occurs when someone is worried about certain environments or events and what will happen in these contexts.… Read More »Coronavirus Anxiety
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It’s the question I hear from almost every parent I meet: How do I make sure my son or daughter is using technology appropriately? Research… Read More »Why did you post THAT? Smart Screen Parenting for Kids with ADHD
Does your child or teen ever tell you that they are having a panic attack? Or, do they describe symptoms such as shortness of breath,… Read More »Forget Freaking Out: How to parent panic attacks in kids with ADHD
Stranger Things is back on Thursdays. Should you let your child watch it or other scary shows? How to judge if they are ready. Watching… Read More »Impact of Watching Scary Shows
I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social media:… Read More »Habits that Hurt Mental Health